Modern ultrasound tech benefits extend from Alzheimer’s to palliative care
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
New research shows that ultrasound tech can be beneficial across a wide range of applications, including Alzheimer’s and palliative care.
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
Caregivers, seniors with Alzheimer’s to benefit from ‘Rippl’ effect, access to 24/7 helpline
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
A new dementia care platform will get telehealth to more seniors, and their caregivers, including access to a 24/7 helpline.
‘Trust is currently broken’ in Oregon’s long-term care system following resident’s death
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
The Christmas Day death of an Oregon assisted living community resident led to an audit by the state’s ombudsman, whose scathing report called for an investigation into the state agency tasked with overseeing...
2 new laws strengthen reporting, investigation of older adult financial exploitation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
A new law encouraging financial institutions to do more to prevent and report financial exploitation of older adults was prompted by a family’s discovery that their loved one lost more than $3 million...
$5M in grants now available to assisted living communities for telemedicine tech
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
Assisted living communities and other long-term care providers now can access $5 million in funding to install telemedicine technology and infrastructure after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed...
People in the news, April 9
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Brookdale Senior Living, Buckner Retirement Services, Juniper Communities, LCB Senior Living, Legacy Retirement Communities,...
Immigration reform needed to solve caregiver shortage: Brookings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 09, 2024
Immigration reform is necessary to expand the availability of caregivers, according to experts at the Brookings Institution.
Debt is ‘unwelcome traveling companion’ in retirement
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 09, 2024
Not only do many older adults enter retirement with inadequate savings to sustain them in their golden years, upwards of 60% of them bring debt along as an “unwelcome traveling companion,” certified...
California bill would impose more controls on private equity investments in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 09, 2024
A bill under consideration by the California State Legislature would “add scrutiny on private equity companies when considering healthcare investments, amplifying the pressure already imposed by enforcement...